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Dead Sea, Masada at Sunrise and Ein Gedi Tour from Jerusalem

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Jerusalem, Israel

10 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea are tough to reach without a car. Visit all three in a single day—without the usual logistical hassles—on this self-guided tour. Hike to the top of hilltop Masada at sunrise, experience a real-life desert oasis at the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, and treat yourself to a rejuvenating dip in the legendary Dead Sea. Transportation to and from Jerusalem is included.

Leave before dawn to witness an unforgettable sunrise from atop Masada
Explore the fascinating UNESCO-listed archaeological ruins at the summit
Walk through idyllic Ein Gedi to see its breathtaking waterfalls
Visit the Dead Sea to float in its salt-rich waters and enjoy a revitalizing mud bath

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fee to Dead Sea beach

Food and drinks
Entrance fees to national parks: Masada and Ein Gedi

₪68.00 per person
Towel

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Abraham Jerusalem
Ha-Nevi'im St 67, Jerusalem, 9470211, Israel
Upon arrival, please enter the lobby of Abraham Jerusalem (Abraham Hostel).

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

This full-day tour begins with an early morning central Jerusalem pickup in an air-conditioned minivan. Enjoy the trip through the Judean Desert, past biblical sites like the Inn of the Good Samaritan and Jericho, the oldest city in the world, along the way.

Stop at Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the Judean Desert and situated on top of an isolated rock plateau overlooking the Dead Sea. Walk along the famous Snake Path to the summit just in time for a beautiful sunrise view. Aside from the breathtaking view, spend some time exploring the archaeological ruins here. It was built as a palace complex in the style of the early Roman Empire by Herod the Great, King of Judaea.

Travel back down the mountain on foot or by cable car and continue on to the beautiful Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. This is one of Israel’s premier hiking spots with a wide variety of landscapes, waterfalls, and botanical gardens. Take a short hike along the springs, stopping to relax by the refreshing pools along the way. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase here as well.

Finally, spend some time relaxing on the beach at the Dead Sea. Feel years younger after applying mineral-rich black mud and floating or swimming in the ultra-salty lake water. It’s an experience unlike any other in the world.

The tour concludes here, where you'll board the minivan for a return trip to Jerusalem.

Masada National Park

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

En Gedi Nature Reserve

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Dead Sea

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Important Update: Please note that due to maintenance efforts, parts of the Ein Gedi nature reserve will be closed until further notice.
Valid passports (Copy accepted), Hats, Sunscreen, Comfortable shoes, Swimwear, Flip-flops, Towels and Drinking water are required.
Towels can be rented (15 ILS) at the meeting point before departure.
Please note that this is a self-guided tour.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Mary_M

Samuel was very knowledgeable. The tour was prompt and meeting point was easy to find. My husband hiked the masada up/down. He said, it was a little hard with his bad knees . Bring a small flashlight because it is still a little dark at 5am. But the view up the Masada is interesting. Ein Jedi and Dead Sea was amazing. The tour gave us enough time to explore.

Reviews

4.4

based on 98 reviews

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Mazada Sunrise

Mary_M, Aug 2023

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Dear Mary, Thank you for your review. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and Samuel as well. We look forward to having you on more adventures with us in the future! Warm regards, Abraham

Earn your beer.

Philip_L, Oct 2022

It was quite a climb up the Snake Trail, but this 68-year old made it. I earned a beer at the lowest bar on Earth at the Dead Sea stop.

Great tour with Abraham Tours

genibre, Feb 2020

Great tour overall!! The pickup was smooth and there was a good amount of time allowed for exploring Masada (AMAZING sunset views and ruins). I wish we could have explored Ein Gedi a bit more as Wadi David is not that impressive, but the visit to the Dead Sea was stellar. Could have stayed for hours more!!

Worth the early wakeup

49kenw54, Nov 2019

We are in our 60s and handled the trail up in time for the sunrise. The small group was collegial and the driver engaging. The waterfalls at Ein Gedi were awesome.

Be prepared to climb in the...

Rebecca O, Mar 2018

Be prepared to climb in the darkness. Wear appropriate shoes and bring drinks, a snack, and maybe a small flashlight wouldn't be so bad.

Fantastic view, but we missed the...

Glenio_N, Jan 2017

Fantastic view, but we missed the sunrise because of the weather conditions. The tour guy was awesome. I recommend this trip.

Amazing.. Beautiful sunrise, the...

Priscila M, Aug 2016

Amazing.. Beautiful sunrise, the bus was well air conditioned and I felt very safe and the tour guide told amazing stories. I just wish there was more information about the cable cars at Masada. THIS WAS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE..Ein Gedi was beautiful and the deadsea was also great. It was a private resort area by the Dead Sea with many amenities. I highly recommend this trip if you are into hiking.

It is the very best time to climb...

Emmie B, Oct 2015

It is the very best time to climb the Massada rock. The view was breathtaking beautiful. The time for Ein Gedi was a little short, might be longer. Beach an bath in the Dead See was wonderful. But also this was a little short. Some time to relax and drink something will be nice.

For a first timer to Masada, the...

Jorge D, Sep 2015

For a first timer to Masada, the sunrise visit is probably not a good option because facilities are closed and you do not know what you are seeing or what parts of the site are best to go to. The hike along the snake path is too strenuous for all but the fittest--even if you manage to make it all the way, most of us end up feeling sick from the exertion. On the other hand, Ein Gedi is a paradise even in extreme summer heat. The Dead Sea resort is also nice. I wish I had chosen another one of the tours offered by Viator, but I am very satisfied with the professionalism and friendliness of the tour operator Abraham Tours, Jerusalem.

This was an awful trip. I signed up...

Lawrence G, Oct 2014

This was an awful trip. I signed up for a tour not a taxi. They drove us to each of the locations - dropped us off - nothing about the history of the site - and said I will pick you up in 45 minutes. It was a waste of money.